Marketing Budget Analyst – Fast-Paced Finance for NA

PUMA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA, a global sports brand, is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage the North America marketing budget and support broader financial functions. The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration within the marketing team in Boston.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of accounting/finance experience, with demonstrated ability to multitask and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (or related field).
• 3+ years’ experience in accounting and/or finance related role or internship.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Must be detail-oriented, proactive and organized.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to multi-task.
• Should be self-motivated.
• Experience in budgeting, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, finalize and submit the Marketing budget during each forecast for PUMA North America.
• Serve as the go-to team member for the Marketing organization including analysis and reporting.
• Own monthly budget meetings with budget owners to understand investments and confirm expenditures are properly reflected using an internal tracking system.
• Manage year-end budget marketing accrual process.
• Maintain and enhance existing processes, documentation and team reference files.
• Lead budget onboarding for new marketing team members.
• Manage month-end processes for relevant areas.
• Gain an understanding of the warehousing budgeting process and support as needed.
• Support team members on ad hoc projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Proactive & organized

Written and verbal communication

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

PUMA, a global sports brand, is seeking a Financial Analyst to manage the North America marketing budget and support broader financial functions. The role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and cross-functional collaboration within the marketing team in Boston.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of accounting/finance experience, with demonstrated ability to multitask and drive process improvements.